Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
This test evaluates the ability to conduct ethical hacking and penetration testing.
Skill Required
Hacking Techniques and Tools
Knowledge of various hacking tools and techniques to identify and exploit vulnerabilities. Expertise in network scanning, password cracking, and exploit development.
Vulnerability Assessments and Exploitation
Skilled in performing vulnerability assessments and exploiting identified weaknesses to simulate real-world attacks.
Penetration Testing Methodologies
Understanding of penetration testing frameworks and methodologies to design and execute comprehensive security evaluations.
Test Structure
Section 1
The Reconnaissance and Footprinting exam checks your skills in gathering information about a target using tools like search engines, network scanners, and DNS lookups. It focuses on finding details to map the system and identify weak points while following ethical guidelines.
Section 2
This section focuses on your ability to identify live hosts, open ports, services, and shared resources within a target network. You'll be tested on tools like Nmap and Netcat, as well as techniques like port scanning, service enumeration, and user account discovery. The goal is to collect detailed information for further exploitation.
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